Victory: An Island TaleA story of rescue and violent tragedy set in the Malayan archipelago, 'Victory' combines high adventure with sensitive portrayal of three drifters. |
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Page 258
... crowbar here . There's one lying by the coal - heap , " Heyst shouted to him . The man standing in the boat sat down on the thwart behind him . A horrible coughing laugh came through his swollen lips . " Crowbar ? What's that for ? " he ...
... crowbar here . There's one lying by the coal - heap , " Heyst shouted to him . The man standing in the boat sat down on the thwart behind him . A horrible coughing laugh came through his swollen lips . " Crowbar ? What's that for ? " he ...
Page 259
... crowbar in his hand . Heyst snatched it from him , and , obtaining a lever- age against the string - piece , wrung the stiff tap round with a mighty jerk . " I hope that pipe hasn't got choked ! " he muttered to himself anxiously . It ...
... crowbar in his hand . Heyst snatched it from him , and , obtaining a lever- age against the string - piece , wrung the stiff tap round with a mighty jerk . " I hope that pipe hasn't got choked ! " he muttered to himself anxiously . It ...
Page 267
... crowbar in hand , motionless as before . Ricardo was perhaps not so certain of Pedro's toughness as he affirmed ; for he stooped , peering under the wharf , then moved forward out of sight . The gush of water , ceasing suddenly , made a ...
... crowbar in hand , motionless as before . Ricardo was perhaps not so certain of Pedro's toughness as he affirmed ; for he stooped , peering under the wharf , then moved forward out of sight . The gush of water , ceasing suddenly , made a ...
Page 405
... crowbar or two in the sheds ; but I have given up all the keys together . And then , do you see me walking about with a crowbar in my hand ? Ha , ha ! And besides , that edifying sight alone might start the trouble for all I know . In ...
... crowbar or two in the sheds ; but I have given up all the keys together . And then , do you see me walking about with a crowbar in my hand ? Ha , ha ! And besides , that edifying sight alone might start the trouble for all I know . In ...
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